5/31/2009:

Hoboken411 Weekly Wrap-up

You know you’re reaching the limits of political discussion when, with less than 10 days left before a big election in Hoboken – the first thing that comes to mind is “I wonder what the weather will be like?”

So what made the most discussed entries for the week ending Sunday, May 31st, 2009?

Hottest general topics of the week

1. ENDORSEMENTS!
   Mayoral Candidate Peter Cammarano has a load of support – and a fancy new website.
2. BIKES!
   Relatively insignificant “street paint” sure had a lot of discussion.
3. MOMMY!
   Some Hoboken Moms support one candidate, and some support another.
4. INCONSIDERATE!
   Some downtown construction miffs area neighbors.
5. LUNCH!
   A fan-favorite lunch truck which has served Hoboken for nearly two-decades gets hassled by a new business.
6. CHATTER!
   The two mayoral candidates talk about their campaign promises and credentials.
7. MOOLAH!
   A concerned Hoboken resident wonders about all the money the city gives to one sporting goods supplier.
8. GPS!
   The Hoboken411 GPS Giveaway Contest ends today – check back later for the entries to vote on!

Other Updates

• Clinton Social – Hoboken’s newest bar/restaurant opens up to positive reviews.
• Damaging – One street in Hoboken sees well over a dozen cars vandalized.
• Pizza! – Yet another Hoboken Pizza place – Marisa’s Pizza – opens their doors.
• Finally! – Hoboken is no longer the laughing stock of NJ Transit Buses, with shiny new people transports popping up!
• Kiss & Tell – a new ladies retail shop opens in mid-town.

Event Calendar

See what’s happening this week on Hoboken411 event calendar! Today’s HOBOKEN SECRET GARDENS TOUR – is the big event today!

5/30/2009 Update:

Most folks in Hoboken didn’t attend last week’s Mayoral debate between Peter Cammarano and Dawn Zimmer. Here it is in it’s entirety – courtesy of Hoboken POG.

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5/30/2009 Update:

Another day, another round of endorsements

Supporters are coming out in droves to back Mayoral candidate Peter Cammarano.

Hoboken PBA

Police Officers Back Cammarano; “Best Qualified” to Protect Public

The Hoboken PBA is endorsing Peter Cammarano for Mayor of Hoboken.

Cammarano is dedicated to creating a safer and more secure Hoboken for all of our families and residents and Lombardi’s endorsement underscores this commitment to the City.

Former Councilman Richard DelBoccio

“As a life-long Hoboken resident, educator and City Council member, I have had the pleasure to meet many of you over the years and, hopefully, have been of assistance to you as a neighbor or public official.

Richard Del Boccio“

See other endorsements after the break…

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5/30/2009 Update:

An immediate success!

Swung by the Clinton Social last night to check it out. The new bar/restaurant already seems to be a winner! Owner Dave Carney did a fantastic job, and had a very capable and professional staff. I even got to sample their homemade fried Mozzarella, which was out of this world!

See Clinton Social Menu here.

See previous updates after the jump…

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5/29/2009:

HPD does their job – once again!

While at the Elysian Park dog run yesterday – I noticed that a Hoboken Policeman (on a battery-operated modified Segway) – “pulled over” a black Mercedes SUV along Sinatra Drive… I thought this picture was cool – A giant gas-guzzling vehicle getting stopped by a “green” eco-friendly manned personal scooter.

Anyway – the woman was let go without incident (although it looks like he’s writing a summons). Just because you think these guys just ride around staring at chicks – doesn’t mean they don’t do their job!

5/29/2009 Update:

Last month – Hoboken411 published a simple promo for local piano musician Adam Gilbert – for an event over at O’Donoghue’s….

Well – he’s playing again tonight from 9pm-10pm – and was recently featured on FUSE Network! Way to go, Adam!!

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5/29/2009:

Kiss me, and I’ll tell you it’s another new store

I don’t like seeing “revolving door” businesses anywhere – but this sub-street level location at 728 Washington seems to be one of them.

Replacing Eva’s Shoes – is another retail apparel store called “Kiss & Tell Women’s Clothing Boutique.”

I haven’t had a chance to swing by and get the scoop – but will update this post in the upcoming week or two. I wish them luck nonetheless!

Description: Ladies Clothing Store
Address: 728 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Web: TBD
Phone: TBD

5/29/2009:

Mommy Mayhem

Funny how political minds work in this town, especially the newbies. I get a note from one mom who wants to bring my attention to an endorsement by another mom – and the Zimmer machine goes into full-on “attack and respond” mode.

Rachel Goldberg’s endorsement of Peter Cammarano was significant for a number of reasons, including the very high profile she had while working for Dawn Zimmer ‘07 and Kids First. Rachel’s name even comes up in Dawn’s voter fraud deposition, which should be required reading for the undecided voter.

Rachel is also significant because she represents someone the most strident Zimmer supporters claim doesn’t exist. She’s a young mother living downtown who follows Hoboken issues with an eye toward reform but doesn’t fall in line with the Michael Lenz view of the world.

So, in reaction to an endorsement from two moms, a Zimmer supporter has written a letter and gotten 60 moms to sign on to it. It’s designed to be a “show of force” for Dawn and an “in your face” to Rachel.

Upon closer scrutiny…

Though each of the moms is a force to be reckoned with in their own right, none of them represents what Dawn Zimmer desperately needs to have a shot at winning: new blood.

From my read of the list all the moms were already on board with Zimmer in May, so it’s not exactly “breaking news” they are with her again in June. Frankly, if they wanted the list to be more impressive they would have avoided super-obvious people like Stacy Mello (candidate Dave’s wife) and Bindya Bhalla (candidate Ravi’s wife). Icy-veined Jen Cunningham (oops, did I just write that?) is Councilman Peter’s wife. She’s the one who sent out a blistering mass e-mail in the final days of the campaign calling Beth Mason “The Darth Vader of Hoboken” who had sunk “to the lowest of lows” and gone to “The Dark Side”. Way to keep things classy Jen.

They also could have avoided including elected officials like school board members Theresa Minutillo, Ruth McAllister and Rose Marie Markle, all of who have been on the record for Zimmer for quite a while.

Read more, including another letter of support – after the jump…

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